Fact Check: Has the World Health Organization Declared a New Global COVID Lockdown?
Fact check of viral claims that WHO has announced a new global COVID lockdown. No such announcement has been made by WHO.
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"Social media posts claim that the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a new global COVID lockdown starting soon."
Claim Summary:The viral posts claim that WHO has ordered countries to prepare for another worldwide lockdown due to COVID.
🔍 Fact Verification:
WHO’s official website and social media accounts show no such announcement.
WHO has stated that countries should manage health responses locally, not through global lockdowns.
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Write HereNo government advisory supports this claim.
❌ False Information:
WHO does not have the authority to impose lockdowns globally.
No official document or press release confirms this claim.
📌 Conclusion:
This claim is completely false and appears to be created to spread panic.
Furkan S Khan Verified Public Figure • 05 Aug, 2014 Chief Editor
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